Enrollment
376
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Dr John Hole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr John Hole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437300268
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr John Hole Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #8 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr John Hole Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John Hole Elementary School ranks #8 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr John Hole Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr John Hole Elementary School
Dr John Hole Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Ohio average.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Dr John Hole Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students) and Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students) alongside Dr John Hole Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr John Hole Elementary School compares
Dr John Hole Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Dr John Hole Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville City, which includes Dr John Hole Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 18.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr John Hole Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr John Hole Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr John Hole Elementary School
How many students attend Dr John Hole Elementary School?
Dr John Hole Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr John Hole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr John Hole Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr John Hole Elementary School?
8.7% of students at Dr John Hole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr John Hole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr John Hole Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr John Hole Elementary School?
Dr John Hole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr John Hole Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John Hole Elementary School ranks #8 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dr John Hole Elementary School a good school?
Dr John Hole Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Centerville City?
Besides Dr John Hole Elementary School, Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students), Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students), and Centerville Primary Village South (679 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.
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